Disodium diphosphate
What is Disodium diphosphate?
Disodium diphosphate is a food additive that is a salt of pyrophosphoric acid. It is typically produced industrially by heating sodium phosphate. It functions as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and leavening agent.
Is Disodium diphosphate vegan?
Disodium diphosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Disodium diphosphate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Disodium diphosphate a major allergen?
Disodium diphosphate is not one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on UK food labels.
What is Disodium diphosphate used for?
It is used in a variety of processed foods to control acidity, improve texture, and aid in leavening.
Is Disodium diphosphate safe?
Disodium diphosphate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and the EU.
Why it's used
It is used in a variety of processed foods to control acidity, improve texture, and aid in leavening. Common applications include baked goods like biscuits and breads, where it helps doughs rise, and in processed potato products like fries to prevent discolouration.
Health notes
Disodium diphosphate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and the EU. European food safety authorities have evaluated it, and it has an established acceptable daily intake (ADI) level. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not considered to pose a health risk. Some research has explored its role in phosphate intake, but evidence regarding significant adverse health effects at typical dietary levels is mixed.
Allergen info
Disodium diphosphate is not one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on UK food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Disodium diphosphate
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